Kimberley is a city in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is known for its diamond mining history, as it was the site of the first recorded diamond discovery in South Africa in 1866. The city has a population of around 230,000 people and is located between two rivers, the Vaal and the Orange River. Kimberley is home to various historical attractions, including the Big Hole, a massive open-pit mine that was the site of extensive diamond extraction. The city also has several museums and art galleries, as well as a casino and various shopping centers.